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Balancing Innovation and Sustainability: AI in Education

In this article, Stacy Anne Allen examines the dual impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) in the educational sector. While AI streamlines tasks like lesson planning and differentiation, its significant environmental footprint raises concerns. Allen details how AI data centers consume vast energy and resources, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and electronic waste. She advocates for balancing innovation with sustainability by integrating discussions on AI’s environmental impacts into curricula.

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British Columbia: Artificial Intelligence in Action to Spark Innovation in the Classroom

At the recent Canadian Edtech Leadership Summit, West Vancouver School District Superintendent Chris Kennedy shared his vision of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into schools. He encourages teachers to familiarize themselves with AI technologies by using them personally, before implementing them in the learning environment, to increase engagement. In British Columbia, a flexible approach to AI in education allows school districts to tailor their policies. According to Chris Kennedy, promoting the sharing of innovative practices instead of their replication fosters an educational system that can adapt to change.

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Practical Tools for Effective Behaviour Management in K-12 Classrooms

Building positive relationships, setting clear behavioural expectations, and implementing targeted interventions are essential strategies for educators striving for effective behaviour management. While you may already be using many of these techniques instinctively, here are some additional insights from Nancy Roy Halun, a principal in Alberta.

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The Shadow IT Phenomenon

Do you know what shadow IT is? It occurs when a staff member uses or deploys a technological system, application, or software without the IT department’s knowledge. Learn more in this article from the Québec Ministry of Education.

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Numberless math’ gets kids thinking about and visualizing algebra

The article from The Conversation discusses the concept of “numberless math” in elementary education, where tasks involve only pictures to encourage students to think and visualize algebra. This approach helps students develop mathematical ideas and engage in problem-solving without relying on numbers, promoting deeper understanding and discussions about algebraic concepts through visual and interactive methods.

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